Detroit Pistons Face New Jalen Duren Contract Concern Amid Talks

Are CBA rules impacting contract dispute between Pistons, Jalen Duren?

Detroit Pistons Face New Jalen Duren Contract Concern Amid Talks

The Detroit Pistons have been engaged with All-Star center Jalen Duren all offseason regarding a contract extension. The two sides are yet to find a middle ground in terms of numbers.Duren reportedly wants a max contract, as per Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. However, the Pistons are looking to sign him to a lower […] The post Detroit Pistons Face New Jalen Duren Contract Concern Amid Talks appeared first on HEAVY.

Jalen Duren’s playoff struggles complicate Pistons negotiations

Jalen Duren enters the offseason as the NBA’s top remaining restricted free agent, but his contract talks with the Detroit Pistons have become more challenging. The 22-year-old center earned All-NBA Third Team honors after a breakout regular season, yet Fred Katz of The Athletic reports that his disappointing playoff performance has complicated extension discussions. Detroit […] The post Jalen Duren’s playoff struggles complicate Pistons negotia…

Execs Weigh In On Jalen Duren's Value

Pistons center Jalen Duren is the most prominent restricted free agent left on the market. The 22-year-old big man is coming off a third-team All-NBA berth and was the second-best player on the top seed in the Eastern Conference. However, as Fred Katz of The Athletic writes, the fact that Duren is coming off a disappointing playoff showing has complicated the negotiations between the two sides. The Pistons also hold the right of first refusal — …